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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
National
Peter Hennessy

Police issue plea to young people after tresspassing on historic railway line

Police have issued a plea to the public after a spate of anti-social behaviour at a historical railway line.

The Nottingham Heritage Railway is located in Ruddington and described as a "valuable part" of the community and a popular attraction for visitors.

However, police say tresspassers are causing criminal damage and subjecting staff and volunteers to verbal abuse.

They are urging young people in the area not to playing on the lines and respect the site.

A spokesperson for Rushcliffe Police said: "There has been numerous calls to the Rushcliffe Heritage Centre in relation to ASB and Criminal Damage.

"The site is a valuable part of the Ruddington Community as well as an attraction for visitors from out of the area.

"Although the lines are not live there are still many hazards to trespassers. The staff and volunteers work tirelessly to maintain the site, and are being subjected to verbal abuse which is unwarranted.

"Please speak with your young people about the dangers of playing on train lines and the importance of maintaining our historical places, so that children and adults for years to come can still take pleasure in them."

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